The revised Marin County Shelter in Place Order allows certain businesses to gradually re-open. The revised Health Order permits outdoor dining and other outdoor business activities; however, many businesses in Corte Madera do not have existing permitted outdoor space available for conducting business.
The Town Council recently adopted an urgency ordinance allowing restaurants and other commercial businesses to provide outdoor business operations on private and public property following approval of a permit by the Town. The Town Council adopted this ordinance to provide assistance to local businesses by encouraging community members to patronize local restaurants and businesses in a safe way.
The Temporary Outdoor Use Permit and Temporary Operations Encroachment Permit allows for local restaurants and other businesses authorized under the County Health Order to use outdoor space, either on private or public property, to expand their operations and operate in compliance with social distancing requirements. Permit fees for the term of the Temporary Outdoor Use Permit have been waived. A security deposit may be required with the Temporary Operations Encroachment Permits, however, permit fees have been waived for the term of the permit. Businesses that want to participate in the Town’s outdoor business program should consult Marin County business specific guidelines and requirements for operations.
Temporary Outdoor Use Permits (Outdoor Use of Private Property)
Temporary Operations Encroachment Permits (Outdoor Use of Public Property)
Information about Urgency Ordinance 996
